Senior Project Manager R&D
At Nearfield Instruments we're looking for a Senior Project Manager R&D to join our team.
About the job:
As Senior Project Manager – R&D, you will lead the execution of our innovative and challenging R&D projects that enables the next-generation metrology solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. You will work closely with our R&D team and will enable the multi-disciplinary team working on hardware, software, and algorithm development to push the boundaries of nanoscale measurements. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that the technologies and AFM-based metrology systems being developed by the R&D team, to meet customer performance requirements and delivery timelines. You will support the R&D Manager who drives the R&D technology roadmap.
What will you be doing?
Lead end-to-end R&D projects for AFM-based metrology tools, from concept through prototype and validation, making it ready for productization.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans including timelines, resource allocation, deliverables, and risk management.
Coordinate the cross-functional team in applied physics, optics, mechanics, controls and electronics.
Drive alignment between technical development and customer/market requirements in collaboration with product marketing.
Drive deliverables needed for productization in collaboration with the product development programs, design & engineering and the system engineering team.
Monitor progress against technical milestones and budget; escalate issues and drive resolution to keep projects on track.
Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., SEMI standards).
Facilitate cross-site and cross-functional communication; act as a key liaison between R&D, Product Marketing, Systems Engineering and D&E.
Support continuous improvement of program execution processes, particularly within highly technical and precision-focused environments.
